Which has more horsepower, the Kubota MX5400 or the Rural King RK55SC?

The Kubota MX5400 leads on engine hp at 55.5 hp hp, compared to 55.1 hp hp for the Rural King RK55SC.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota MX5400 or the Rural King RK55SC?

The Rural King RK55SC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,314 lb lb, compared to 2,310 lb lb for the Kubota MX5400.

Kubota MX5400 vs Rural King RK55SC

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 4 measurable specs, the Rural King RK55SC leads 3 categories to 1. Machine pages: Kubota MX5400 and Rural King RK55SC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Kubota MX5400	Rural King RK55SC
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 55.5 hp	55.1 hp
PTO HP (hp)	46.5 hp	—
Weight (lb)	—	4,233 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,275 lb	—
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,310 lb	▲ 3,314 lb
Lift Height (in)	111.2 in	—
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,102 lbf	—
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	14.4 gpm	▲ 14.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.7 mph	▲ 19.1 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Kubota MX5400Rural King RK55SC

Engine HPhp

▲55.5 hp

55.1 hp

PTO HPhp

46.5 hp

—

Weightlb

—

4,233 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,275 lb

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3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,310 lb

▲3,314 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	KubotaMX5400	Rural KingRK55SC


PTO Power	46.5 hp	—
Alternator	45 A, 12 V	—
Air Cleaner	Dry-dual element	Dry Dual Element
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, diesel, 4-cylinder, Turbocharged	4Cycle, Line, Water-cooled Diesel turbo charged
Fuel System	Not Published	—
Displacement	148.6 (2434)	127.6 in³
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Rated Engine Speed	2700 rpm	2800 rpm
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	—
Engine Manufacturer	Kubota	YANMAR
Engine Power (Gross)	55.5 hp	55.1 hp @ 800 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4
Engine Model	—	4TNV86CT-KKTF

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	4,233 lbs
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	—

Warranty Length & Coverage	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.	—

Pump Type	Gear	—
Steering Flow	4.9 gpm	—
Implement Flow	9.5 gpm	—
Total Hydraulic Flow	14.4 gpm	14.5 gpm 54.9 lpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Independent fully "Live" hydraulic pump and separate reservoir. Position controls with isolating & response control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	14.4 gpm	9.5 gpm 36.0 lpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Maximum 3 (opt)	—
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540
PTO Type	Live independent, hydraulic PTO with PTO brake, wet clutch	—
Lift Control Type	Position (std), Draft (opt)	—
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3,314 lbs
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	—
Category, 3-Point Hitch	I & II	—
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2310 lbs	—

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	—
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	—
Tire Size & Options	Standard tire size	—
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	—
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	—
R1 Agricultural - Rear	14.9-26	—
R1 Agricultural - Front	DT (2WD): 2 gal-15; DT (4WD), HST (4WD): 9.5-16	—

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	—
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	5.3ℓ (1.4US gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity	ROPS: 13.5 gal; CAB: 11.9 gal	—
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	10ℓ (2.64 US gal)
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	35ℓ (9.24 US gal)

Loader Lift Height	111.2 in	—
Loader Breakout Force	3102 lb (13798 N)	—
Quick Attach Loader System	1065A: 2-Lever Quick Coupler for Loader Attachment	—
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2275 lb	—

Clutch	DT (2WD/4WD): Dry single plate; HST (4WD): No clutch	—
No. of Speeds	DT (2WD/4WD): 8F/8R; HST (4WD): 3-range	—
Transmission Type	DT (2WD/4WD): 8-speed gear-drive (synchronized shuttle); HST (4WD): 3-range hydrostatic (HST)	—
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	DT (2WD/4WD): 17.3 mph; HST (4WD): 17.7 mph	19.1 mph (19.06 m/h)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	DT (2WD/4WD): 15.9 mph; HST (4WD): 16.0 mph	16.1 mph (16.07 m/h)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock standard (mechanical)	—

Brakes	Mechanical wet disc	—
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydraulic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	—
Front Axle Type	Not Published	—
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	—
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	—
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	High-back suspension seat (optional arm rests)	—

Wheelbase	74.6 in	—
Overall Width	69.7 in	63.4 in (63.4")
Ground Clearance	15.2 in	14.6 in (14.6")
Height to Top of ROPS	95.7 in	—
Height to Top of Cab Model	92.7 in	108.9 in (108.9")
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	—
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	—
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	137.8 in (137.8")

Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection TYM T454 T554 Rural King RK55 Brush Screen Insert $249.99

Kubota MX5400 vs Rural King RK55SC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Kubota MX5400 or the Rural King RK55SC?: The Kubota MX5400 leads on engine hp at 55.5 hp hp, compared to 55.1 hp hp for the Rural King RK55SC.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Kubota MX5400 or the Rural King RK55SC?: The Rural King RK55SC leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,314 lb lb, compared to 2,310 lb lb for the Kubota MX5400.